Swallowing very difficult, painful, almost impossible.Soreness of throat commences with a tickling sensation, which causes constant cough ; then a sensation of a lump on one side, causing constant deglutition ; this condition entirely ceases, only to commence on the opposite side, and often alternates, again returning to its first condition ; these sore throats are very apt to begin and end with menses.Tonsils inflamed and very sore, red and shining, almost closing throat ; dryness of fauces and throat ; swelling of submaxillary glands. θ Tonsillitis.Diphtheritic membrane white like china ; mucous membrane of throat glistening as if varnished ; membranes leave one side and go to other repeatedly ; desire for warm drinks, which may return through nose ; post-diphtheritic paralysis.Diphtheria and diphtheritic croup ; membranous croup.